For Tshepiso Mollo, 33, the journey from a girl in Spruitview with dreams of building, to becoming a leader in South Africa’s engineering sector, is one of resilience, purpose and growth. As technical manager and resident engineer for Fischer Fixing Solutions at Upat South Africa, Tshepiso plays a role in anchoring safety and efficiency in the construction sector. From designing technical solutions and on-site testing to training engineers and advising on best practices, her work ensures infrastructure projects are built to last. Tshepiso serves on South African Road Federation committees, leads Women in Transport webinars and inspires students at Wits Industry Talks and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) career days. Currently completing a PhD in civil engineering and an executive MBA, Tshepiso is also researching anchoring performance in tropical rock formations, work that is opening doors in the mining and infrastructure space. Tshepiso also mentors young engineers, supports students financially and develops graduate programmes that create opportunities. A future foundation supporting girls in STEM is firmly on her horizon.